Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-23
What Travellers ON the Fourteenth
Street Line Propose to Do.

Street Line Propose to Do.
BE AD0PTED-THE COMPANY TO BE GIVEN TINE TC
PUT ON DOUBLE CARS WITH CONDUCTORS.
The work of obtaining signatures to the peti.
tion OF the dissatisfied travellers On the 14th
Car line is progressing rapidly. Prof. Harry King
Of the geological survey, who has been at the
head Of the movement, when asked by a STAB
reporter last night when IL was proposed to put
the proposed semi-boycott in operation said: at
Isn't a boycott. It's anything but a boycott
Instead OF Withdrawing our patronage from the
street cars 1t is simply pledge OF future patron
age, provided We have reason to believe that the
company intends to provide properly for our COM
fort and convenience. This is not a matter that
can be hurried but requires more or less care or
conservatism on our part to secure its accomplish
ment. AT our next meeting, on wednesday
night , after tn, the reports OF the commit
the matter In all its bearings, and all who are in
terested In this movement should be present. BY
the way, nave been surprised at the large num-
Der OF leading citizens who have come forward and
voluntarily rendered us their aid and encourage
ment, and there is not one but is satisfied that we
have the law on our side. But those who go into
this thing must make up their minds to stay. 1t Is
not matter OF two or three days fight on our
part, but 1t may be weeks before We secure our
emo lou know corporations are slow to move,
ana In ths particular case IL is probable that they
Will lnterpOSe every annoyance they can to break
uo uO"ii. OuIfuk Tue next meeting IL Will De pTO-
posed that a committee be appointed to wait upon
Inc washington and Georgetown Railroad CON-
pahy 10 ascertain what are their views upon this
SUBJECT and when they propose TO acquiesce to our
wishes. But We shall not allow them to put US OF
with promises or fair words, and they VIII be made
fully to understand that we mean business. We
are tired OF being imposed upon, and are deter
mined that they shall yieid.s
THE ANTI-FARE-Box CRUSADE.
"When will you resort to the plan OF refusing to
put your fares into the box?" asked the reporter.
son, we shall be in no great hurry to do that, -
reply within a reasonable time we shall serve a
hve or more days notice upon them, In order TO
give them time TO bring out the spare double cars
which they have in their shops. Ii then they
don't do 1t We shall avail ourselves OF the means
used by the citizens OF Chicago, New York,
Newark, ST. Paul and other cities wherein this
same crusade has been carried through in a legit-
innate manner. In the event OF a lack of success,
which, however, we do not apprehend, then 1t Is
our idea to make such arrangements with the
herdic company as to give US that service on 14th
street. In the meantime many OF US Will go over
..But aren't the conditions of which you COM
plain the same on the herdic hne?" asked The
STAR man.
obliged TO take a dose OF castor Oil we prefer to
take 1t in soda water and syrup. But there is this
difference: Generally when you take herdic you
iind seat. because their capacity is greater. OF
course there will be the same diffculty about the
fares ANYHOW, we have right on our side, and we
intend to win"
MONEf AND NOT TICKETS.
"Wil you tender a fve-cent piece or cal
ticket?r
ITO avoid any chance of technical objection on
the part OF the company we shall make legal
tender OF five cent silver or nickel piece, but
under no condition will we either deposit our fare
In the box, hand up the fares OF other people, OF
ask other people to hand ours up
'But should handsome young lady enter a
crowded car and request you to forward her fare,
what would you do them" asked The STAR re-
porter.
"That would be most embarrassing position, "
laughed the professor in reply, sand especially so
II she be handsome. However, all OF US who sign
the petition shall wear ribbon. badge or other
distinctive mark, and when the ladies understand
this they will not place us in position where we
viii be obliged upon principle to refuse to pass
their fares. We hope that all ladies will exert a
little patience with us In our endeavOr TO secure
this thing, which will rebound to their benefit.
Nor do we wish them to take an active part in the
crusade We shall be cOntented ii they give us
their moral support. In our interview with the
Commissioners few days ago, as was to be ex.
pected, Mr.. Webb, the lawyer, advised US to carry
the matter into the courts, but Mr.. Wheatley, the
citizen, advised Us, proper resort to such
measures as the law would allow. tell you. "
said Professor King, in conclusion ''when read
The STARS endorsement OF our project, had there
been any doubt in my mind OF the prOpriety OF our
plan ii was instantly diSpelled, and ! am more
than ever convinced that we are In the right"